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Council authorizes grant applications for Folsom Boulevard pedestrian overcrossing despite differing priorities
Summary
Council authorized staff to apply for Safe Streets for All and ATP grants for a pedestrian overcrossing at Folsom Boulevard, a project listed as high priority in the ATP; debate centered on local-match costs and competing congestion priorities before the motion passed.
The council voted to adopt Resolution No. 11597 authorizing staff to submit grant applications for a Folsom Boulevard pedestrian overcrossing on April 28. Staff said the project is a high priority in the city’s active transportation plan and that design funding would make the project shovel‑ready for future construction grants.
Public questions focused on local fiscal impact and the tradeoffs of using measure funds or other local sources for the required match. Staff identified potential local match sources (measure A, TDA and other designated funds) and explained the match would be proportionate to the portion of design requested by a specific grant. The capital projects manager emphasized that being design‑ready increases competitiveness for large construction grants.
Council discussion recognized competing priorities in the capital improvement program, including deferred maintenance and other major corridor projects. The mayor said the council was "of two minds" about committing local match now but indicated support for pursuing grants because a small local investment could leverage significantly larger construction funding. The motion to authorize grant submission passed (yes 4, no 1).
